Layers of Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gasses

Front

Which layer of Earth can I find the Northern Lights?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the most common gas in the atmosphere (78%)?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

78% of the Earth's atmosphere is ___________ and 21% of the Earth's atmosphere is _____________.

Back

Nitrogen, Oxygen

Front

In which layer do meteors, or shooting stars, burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What gas makes up 21% of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

Front

Name a greenhouse gas that is produced by human activities.

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)